[AutonomousVehicles] Waymo App Installed, Preparing for Blastoff!

[pmdonahue2 at gmail.com]

Good evening Chela and everyone,

 

That’s two of us. See you on the Waymo test track.

 

Peter Donahue

 

 

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I already tried that which is why I said what I did say, sir. Anyway when it becomes available, I'll be ready! I hope you will enjoy it soon too.

Sincerely,

Chela Robles — Certified Literary Braille Transcriber

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On Jan 3, 2026, at 1:56 PM, Peter Donahue via AutonomousVehicles <autonomousvehicles at nfbnet.org <mailto:autonomousvehicles at nfbnet.org> > wrote:



Good afternoon Chela and everyone,

 

                The best thing I can suggest is to install the Waymo App and attempt to schedule a ride. If Concord is that close to the bay area it’s possible that Waymo operates in Concord and in your area. If Waymo tells you that they’re not available in your area you’ll know for sure instead of just presuming that they don’t yet operate in your part of Concord. It’s worth a try.

 

Peter Donahue

 

 

 

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Subject: Re: [AutonomousVehicles] Waymo App Installed, Preparing for Blastoff!

 

I was definitely gonna say that, but David beat me to it. I live in a rural part of Concord though not very many sidewalks. Trust me if there were I would go walking every day as a great exercise thank God I have an elliptical though. Here’s hoping I don’t wanna have to travel all the way to San Francisco to get a Waymo someday.

Sincerely,

Chela Robles — Certified Literary Braille Transcriber

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On Jan 3, 2026, at 10:47 AM, David Andrews via AutonomousVehicles <autonomousvehicles at nfbnet.org <mailto:autonomousvehicles at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

 Concord is near San Francisco, near the East Bay.  

Dave

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Good morning Chela and everyone,

 

                Where in California is Concord? If it’s near San Diego Waymo will launch in that part of California later this year. They already operate in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Areas. Happy new year everyone.

 

Peter Donahue

 

 

 

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Subject: Re: [AutonomousVehicles] Waymo App Installed, Preparing for Blastoff!

 

Oh, how long for the day when it’s available in Concord California wishful thinking but it could come true someday I signed up and I’m further out apparently oh well but it’s exciting to hear all about this. Please let us know how your ride goes once it’s available in your area, would love to hear of your adventures in this type of car.

Sincerely,

Chela Robles — Certified Literary Braille Transcriber

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On Jan 2, 2026, at 5:41 PM, Peter Donahue via AutonomousVehicles < autonomousvehicles at nfbnet.org <mailto:autonomousvehicles at nfbnet.org> > wrote:



Good evening everyone,

 

                Tonight our computer technician helped us install the Waymo App on our Android Smartphones. So far as we can tell the Android App seems to be very blind-friendly and easy to use. Although Waymo hasn’t begun operating in San Antonio we were notified that they’re on the way and will begin service in the Alamo City later this year. We’re very excited about having another transportation option in San Antonio. We’ll keep everyone posted as we learn specific details about their launch. Waymo’s welcome message appears below. Happy new year everyone.

 

Peter Donahue

 

 

 

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